We sign our kids up for afterschool sports or orchestra or the drama club because they are good activities and teach important skills: persistence, discipline, making trade-offs. They can look back after the semester and see how far their hard work and consistent practice has gotten them. Yet we don’t approach their financial education the same way, if we approach it at all.

How prepared are your kids to tackle lifestage financial decisions, such as buying a first home? Most parents are concerned about setting a good financial example for their kids, but fewer than half actually talk about money at home.

You love where you live. But you've always had an idea of what your perfect dream home would be. So, what if you were on a leisurely Sunday drive next weekend and unexpectedly found that your dream home just went on the market? Would you be ready to snatch it up?

It’s difficult to match the intensity and excitement of graduating from college and setting out on life’s journey. Personal finance certainly doesn’t hold a candle to it, but careful planning can help smooth the way for those just starting out after college.

Trillions of dollars of wealth are going to be passed from one generation to the next in the coming years, yet clients worry about preparing their children to take on the responsibilities of wealth. Talking to kids about money is a good place to start. Read more to find out how to get the conversation started. Parents want tips on how to educate their children to be financially savvy. It’s never too early to start talking about money but the ideal time to bring up more complex wealth discussions is when children are in their 20s, about to set out on their own. Download the article and start your conversation.

Building wealth over the long term takes hard work and careful planning. But wealth creators often need help to teach their children how to use money responsibly...

The discussion guide and checklist will help you start financial conversations with your children by providing practical questions to ask, topics to cover and suggested activities to follow.

The discussion guide and checklist will help you start financial conversations with your children by providing practical questions to ask, topics to cover and suggested activities to follow.

The discussion guide and checklist will help you start financial conversations with your children by providing practical questions to ask, topics to cover and suggested activities to follow.

The discussion guide and checklist will help you start financial conversations with your children by providing practical questions to ask, topics to cover and suggested activities to follow.